Welcome to NIOM
NIOM works to ensure that dental biomaterials are safe and effective. We undertake research, participate in standardisation and provide clinically relevant advice to the dental health services and health authorities in the Nordic countries.
NIOM offers research-based consultancy and accredited testing according to international standards. Our independant test laboratory delivers accurate and independant data accepted for third-party evaluations of dental materials and instruments.
NIOM follow the governments guidelines and rules during the COVID-19 pandemic. NIOMs staff take all neccessary precautions, and the institute remain fully operational.
NEWS
New free webinar out now
Oral Biofilm – friend or foe? is the name of NIOMs newest free webinar. Listen as NIOM scientist Maria Pain, gives an introduction to oral biofilm.
New CEO at NIOM
Professor Per Vult von Steyern, 62, from Malmö, has been appointed to be the CEO of NIOM, starting May. He succeeds Professor Jon E. Dahl, 71.
Ledig stilling – statistiker 20 %
Det er ledig 20 % stilling som statistiker ved NIOM. Vi søker etter statistiker med erfaring fra medisinske og/eller odontologiske forskningsmiljøer. Statistikeren skal bistå ved planlegging og evaluering av kliniske forskningsprosjekter og laboratoriestudier.
NEWSLETTERS
NIOM involved in study for alternative antibacterial methods
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for the development of alternative antibacterial methods. In response to this, a team involving three NIOM scientists have investigated endogenous compounds and biopolymers.
Genes a factor in fighting dental erosion
Erosive tooth wear is a growing problem. While the causes are many, from increased consumption of soda and acidic food, we now know that genes play a role too. A recent NIOM study looks delves into the subject matter.
Cobalt in dental devices
The use of cobalt in dental devices as crowns, bridges and removable partial prosthesis have now raised concern as cobalt is classified as a CMR (Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, toxic to Reproduction) substance, says Jon E. Dahl, CEO at NIOM.
NEWSLETTERS
NIOM involved in study for alternative antibacterial methods
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for the development of alternative antibacterial methods. In response to this, a team involving three NIOM scientists have investigated endogenous compounds and biopolymers.
Genes a factor in fighting dental erosion
Erosive tooth wear is a growing problem. While the causes are many, from increased consumption of soda and acidic food, we now know that genes play a role too. A recent NIOM study looks delves into the subject matter.
Cobalt in dental devices
The use of cobalt in dental devices as crowns, bridges and removable partial prosthesis have now raised concern as cobalt is classified as a CMR (Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, toxic to Reproduction) substance, says Jon E. Dahl, CEO at NIOM.
PUBLICATIONS
Preparation of a fluorinated dental resin system and its anti-adhesive properties against S. mutans
Resin system prepared exclusively with fluorinated methacrylate monomers reduced the S. mutans adhesion due to their increased hydrophobicity and decreased surface energy. Compared with Bis-GMA/TEGDMA, the FDMA/FBMA resin system also exhibited higher double bond conversion and lower water sorption and solubility
Oral lesions associated with daily use of snus, a moist smokeless tobacco product. A cross-sectional study among Norwegian adolescents
Use of snus, a moist, smokeless tobacco product, may lead to local changes in the oral mucous membrane in the area where the snus is placed. It can also cause irreversible gingival retraction. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the relationship between use of snus, oral mucosal lesions (snus induced lesions) and gingival retractions among adolescents in Norway.
Association of locus Xq26.1 – 27.3 with Erosive Tooth Wear Phenotypes in a Group of Adolescents
Erosive tooth wear is a multifactorial condition of an increasing prevalence. There is a need for discovering individual genetic predisposition for the development of this condition. Considering that the chromosome X locus was shown to be associated with dental...
LABORATORIES
NIOM TESTED
NIOM has established a programme for the quality evaluation of a number of dental products. The evaluation is based on testing of the products according to methods in relevant ISO and other standards, or according to other well-established and documented test methods. Products fulfilling the set requirements are granted permission to use the NIOM TESTED quality seal. The NIOM TESTED quality seal confirms that the product meets the requirements specified by NIOM.